A new study by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) shows the aviation maintenance (MRO) industry’s economic impact tops $39 billion. The report prepared by AeroStrategy, an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based management consultancy, determined that spending in the global MRO market exceeded $50 billion in 2008, with North America (the U.S. and Canada) accounting for $19.4 […]
Florida town can’t restrict flight training
The FAA has informed the Grant-Valkaria Town Council in Florida that it cannot restrict flight training operations at Valkaria Airport. The town had asked the FAA if it could pass an ordinance that would prohibit flight training, including recurrent training, at the airport, which is owned by Brevard County, according to a report at AOPA.org. […]
Restoration begins on Lockheed L10-E
On Wednesday Sept. 2, The San Diego Air & Space Museum is scheduled to receive “Muriel,” a sister airplane to the one Amelia Earhart flew on her final flight 72 years ago (pictured below). The museum will assist with assembly and restoration of the Lockheed Electra L10-E for Grace McGuire, an aviator with hopes of […]
August Master Instructors accredited
Master Instructors LLC and its board of review have accredited several CFIs as Master Instructors. Of the approximately 93,000 CFIs in the United States, fewer than 700 of them have earned Master accreditation, according to Master Instructors officials. The FAA has approved the accreditation as an alternate means for CFIs to renew their flight instructor […]
Cessna delivers first Citation X with winglets
Cessna Aircraft Co. has delivered the first Cessna Citation X fitted with Elliptical Winglets. The winglets were installed at the Wichita Cessna Service Center under Winglet Technology’s FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate. Cessna and Winglet Technology collaborated to develop the patented Elliptical Winglet for retrofit on Cessna’s Citation X business jet. The elliptical winglet shape ensures […]
Archaic system to blame for midair
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: According to news reports, FAA tower controllers were warned about the midair collision over the Hudson River but were unable to alert either of the pilots. This failure of communication cost two aircraft, nine lives, and unmeasurable bad publicity for GA. The blame for this failure belongs on the archaic simplex […]
China slates GA convention
The 2009 China International General Aviation Convention will be held in northwestern Shanxi Province from Oct. 16-19. The convention will be held in Pucheng County and the provincial capital of Xi’an. Pucheng will host several air shows and an aircraft static exhibition, while Xi’an will host an aviation equipment exhibition and forums. More than 100 […]
Custom models take off at Aircraft Spruce
Recreate your airplane with a detailed desktop replica from Aircraft Spruce. The custom-made models are built to your exact specifications. Any aircraft can be recreated with your paint scheme, logos, registration number or any other details and markings. Complete your model with a fully customized stand, including your choice of logo and a personalized inscription […]
Newcoast Financial launches new website
Newcoast Financial Services, a finance firm specializing in the aircraft industry, has launched a new website: Newcoast.com. The website has been designed to educate aircraft customers on how Newcoast Financial can provide specialized financing programs to meet their needs. “Whether they are purchasing a single or twin-engine turbine, or refinancing their current loan, we make […]